Do you know who this is? Thanks to 2 more strokes we see it take on a life and an emotion with great clarity, thanks to Charles M Shultz. Memorable, right! But why? Charles M. Schulz (1922–2000) believed that the key to cartooning was to take out the extraneous details and leave in only what’s necessary.…
A strange comparison, but when you see the evidence you’ll see where I’m going with this. In the last week a couple in Portugal fell to their death on a cliff taking a selfie. A tragic story and one that will add to the growing list of statistics that show that you are now more…
I recently had the opportunity to put together a memorial video of my mum in law for a celebration of her life. We had quite an assortment of photos of her from 1943-2018, some were taken professionally (in the 1950’s) on what must have been a medium format camera, some on box brownies and most of…
While shopping for glasses with my daughter last night for new glasses frames, I was reminded of how I’m becoming obsolete. I know, it’s been happening for a while now! When selecting frames she wanted to have her friends opinion on her glasses. I thought it would I would be helpful and took her iPhone…
Your social media profile needs to project the image of yourself you want businesses and customers to see. Your social media profile photos create a first impression – whether you like it or not. If you are not using a photo on your CV, chances are your potential employers or customers are checking you out…
Today I listened to Mel Robbins 5 Second Rule audio book. Mel Robbins says “When you count backwards, you mentally shift the gears in your mind, you do what psychologists call assert control of your mind.” Sounds simple… yes. Here is why https://melrobbins.com/5-second-rule-hack-science-explained/ It was quite an eye opener for me. Working with Paul McCarthy of the…
Merry Images is a proud partner of Sisterworks. It was my absolute privilege to offer my services as a photographer for Sisterworks recently when they called out for some product photography for their press releases. SisterWorks is a non-profit social enterprise ‘Handmade with Love in Melbourne’. SisterWorks supports women who are migrants, asylum seekers or…
Article from radioinfo.com Your social media profile photos are creating a first impression whether you like it or not, and they can help or hinder you getting your next job If you are not using an image on your CV, chances are that your potential employers or customers are checking you out on social media.…
The most common thing I see in the studio is, fear. It often stems from the concern that you won’t be the best version of yourself. Sometimes it goes a little deeper. I know this because I have felt it. Recently I had the amazing opportunity to be mentored by Peter Hurley, New York’s #1 headshot…
